Lucania, Metapontion AR Stater. Circa 540-510 BC. Barley ear of eight grains; MET to left / Incuse barley ear of eight grains; MET retrograde to right. Noe 4 (same dies); HN Italy 1459; BMC 2 (same dies); McClean 896 (same dies). 7.96g, 28mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; Rare, and in very good condition for this early issue.
From the inventory of a European dealer.